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What happened on April 17, 2008
SCIENCE
Kilogram question weighs on world Jia-Rui Chong, Times Staff Writer
Researchers chart how new flu strains travel Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
2 women convicted in homeless men's slayings Victoria Kim and Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writers
USC staffer, expert in urologic cancer Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Libraries score with video games Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
Library is used to view child porn Catherine Saillant
'Scream queen' in '50s, '60s horror films From the Associated Press
Scholar was editor of Bible commentary series Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Hardship predicted for students Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
Give Nunez his due GEORGE SKELTON
Study backing more water for Southland is thrown out Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
State to check on drinking water Janet Wilson
Man pleads guilty to identity theft From the Associated Press
Council backs down on raises Tony Perry
Former president of Irish Republic From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Officer kills Fresno student Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
13 face charges in marijuana seizure Tony Perry
DNA links man to slaying in 1985 David Haldane
Nurses union accuses rival SEIU of stalking Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Radio show not funny to Carona Stuart Pfeifer and Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writers
Toll road foes apply pressure David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
PETA pursues cruelty case Tony Barboza
Jurist was son of famed farmers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Co-defendant faces tough questioning in Pellicano trial Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Cultivating a GOP 'farm team' for state Phil Willon, Times Staff Writer
Bratton vows to clarify policy on immigrants Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Lobbying hard for L.A. in D.C. James Hohmann, Times Staff Writer
Subsidy to lure NFL is blocked Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
State traces sex offenders to child-care homes From the Associated Press
Toll road foes apply pressure David Reyes
Carmen goes home to sort her dirty laundry Renee Holland Davidson, Brea
Man is guilty in fatal attack abroad Scott Glover, Times Staff Writer
Animal-tossing video brings cruelty charges Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Insurer sued over rescissions Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Brotman, in bankruptcy, cool to suitor Daniel Costello, Times Staff Writer
Clothing covers up inflation Maura Reynolds and Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writers
Banks' results allay fears From Reuters
EBay reports profit up 22% From the Associated Press
Gap chief took in $6.27 million From Times Wire Services
United fuel fee up as much as $20 From Times Wire Services
Carrier to charge for seat choices From Times Wire Services
AMR takes a hit from safety checks Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Earnings reports spur rally From Times Wire Services
Long Beach plant to stop truck work From Times Wire Services
Billionaire plans to buy U.S. banks From Times Wire Services
China still on blistering pace Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Judge approves Ford settlement From Times Wire Services
FDA approves migraine drug From Times Wire Services
Calls at 30,000 feet: EU lets it fly Geraldine Baum, Times Staff Writer
Democratic voters warm to bailouts Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writer
In the West, real estate prices are down but rents are rising From the Associated Press
Bumped passengers due more cash from airlines Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Obama income soared in 2007 From the Chicago Tribune
'The Boss' would hire Obama for the top job Johanna Neuman and Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writers
High court finds lethal injections are humane David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Executions still off in California Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Judge upholds new menu rules From Times Wire Reports
Copter crash kills 4; teen survives From Times Wire Reports
Former Newark mayor convicted From Times Wire Reports
Bid to block sea lion killing fails From Times Wire Reports
DNA sample collection to be expanded From Times Wire Reports
Stevens reverses himself James Oliphant, Chicago Tribune
Debate dwells on Obama's past Cathleen Decker and Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writers
At Virginia Tech, a tearful tribute From the Associated Press
DNA test frees man from prison From Times Wire Reports
Poultry plants are raided From the Associated Press
Bush lays out climate change goals James Gerstenzang and Richard Simon, Times Staff Writers
Obama critical of Carter's trip From the Associated Press
Las Vegas ricin suspect says he's 'not a criminal' Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writer
Legislation aims to preserve benefits for troops discharged as 'sole survivors' Ben DuBose, Times Staff Writer
Another mistrial in Florida terrorism case Vanessa Blum, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
SPORTS
In NASCAR, a lower finish can lead to a bigger payday Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
The latest blueprint for NFL in L.A. Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
USC now can tackle tailback issue Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
They lead league in Asian players Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Text messages from press row . . . JERRY CROWE
Results From the Associated Press
Cubs put Soriano on the disabled list From the Associated Press
Clippers finish a lost season From the Associated Press
Garciaparra is back as Dodgers breeze Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Lakers to see how they run Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
No Riley decision yet From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
Nuggets could make trouble Mark Heisler
Mavericks happy to avoid Lakers From the Associated Press
Adenhart is to stay in minors Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Hopkins steps into underdog role again Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Royals single out Angels' Weaver in 3-2 victory Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Morning briefing Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Perry is expected to play in Game 4 Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Teeing Off Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Pronger's presence is felt Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Love, Westbrook to reveal NBA plans today Diane Pucin, Larry Stewart, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Penguins complete sweep of Senators From the Associated Press
UCLA football players' ditch day criticized Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
For track stars, it's not easy being clean Helene Elliott
Value Is What They Get Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
HOME & GARDEN
Out Of The Shadows David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
More Lautner visuals wanted
Some vroom in the garden Janet Eastman
Save and see some green Craig Nakano
For the record
Comfort zone Nancy Yoshihara, Times Staff Writer
And more of these, please
What's a po' boy to do? by Chris Erskine, Man of the House
Colorful, scrappy gift wrap Craig Nakano
Invasive plants get some attention
Cleaner and quieter Alexandria Abramian Mott
A taste of the tropics Ellen Hoffs, Special to The Times
Clock's ticking for Neutra house Janet Eastman, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Can the Vermont/Manchester project be saved? Tim Cavanaugh, Tim Cavanaugh is the Web editor for The Times' editorial pages.
For the record
Prison break
L.A.: Will for cash PATT MORRISON
Time behind bars
Speaking the same language
Curses!
Spotlight on the Catholic Church
Loyalty and the Clintons
Why don't cops get tickets?
The hunger threat
Future black mark on U.S. history
Go ahead and eat grapefruit Carol Tavris and Avrum Bluming, Carol Tavris, a social psychologist, is a coauthor of "Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me)." Avrum Bluming is a clinical professor of medicine at USC and a medical oncologist.
ENTERTAINMENT
In 'Idol'-like form, Leona Lewis wins big Todd Martens, Times Staff Writer
Bookit Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Critics'picks Carina Chocano
Hoping 'Iron' will be golden John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Screening Room Susan King
Untitled PAUL YOUNG
The Enabler
Thisweekend
Critics'picks Kenneth Turan
Finally
Judge wants J.K. Rowling to settle From the Associated Press
One More Kebab Spot
Do not ask for whom the 'Idol' bell tolls Richard Rushfield, Times Staff Writer
Night Lines Charlie Amter
The Glutton
Into the shadows with Ian Fleming From Reuters
Buzz Bands Kevin Bronson
A man ever critical Liz Brown, Special to The Times
When he saw an elephant fly Susan King
back to the garden MINDY FARABEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon joins breast cancer group From the Associated Press
A singing polar bear? It beats Al Gore. Brenda Rees
Faberge Christ icon sells high From Bloomberg News
Streisand seeds Cedars heart center From City News Service
The twists and turns of speedcubing Elina Shatkin
A chorus of young voices in celebration Michael Rydzynski
Underrated / Overrated
Dutch masters ready to spin L.A. Charlie Amter
A flashback to growing up black in the '60s Amy Nicholson
After 62 years, Gus's Barbecue is finally ready to live up to its name Jessica Gelt
Art and water beyond watercolors David Ng
Hooked on dating semantics Amita Parikh, Special to The Times
Lansbury dodges bullets for ALS Frazier Moore, Associated Press
He's in hot pursuit Tom Roston, Special to The Times
Can walls contain these participatory works? Christopher Knight, Times Art Critic
No Love For Palm Trees
Audrina Patridge Mark Sachs
Sextet's notes multiply and fly Mark Swed, Times Music Critic
Scenestealer Ron Magid
Tour rages for local causes Melinda Newman, Special to The Times
Devine counts many blessings Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
This Week: Hot Wings Blake Hennon
WORLD
Abkhazia at the center of turf battle Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Pope exhorts church to fight sexual abuse Tracy Wilkinson and Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writers
China detaining Tibetan reporter, husband says From the Associated Press
Judge acquits two reporters From Times Wire Reports
2 Basra officials reassigned Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
Nazi hit man faces charges in '44 deaths From Times Wire Reports
Food crisis is imminent in North Korea, U.N. says Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
17 Palestinians, 3 Israeli troops killed in clashes in Gaza Strip Joel Greenberg, Chicago Tribune
U.N. discusses Zimbabwe Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Samsung chief indicted on tax charges From the Associated Press
Pushing gauntness may be a crime Geraldine Baum, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
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